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HHSC Publishes Assistance with Medicaid Applications and Redeterminations and Selecting an MCO Related to PASRR (PL 20-56)

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HHSC has published Provider Letter 20-56 Assistance with Medicaid Applications and Redeterminations and Selecting a Managed Care Organization Related to PASRR.

This letter reminds nursing facilities of the importance of a resident attaining and maintaining Medicaid eligibility, as well as selecting a STAR+PLUS managed care organization for the purposes of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review specialized services. In addition, NFs are reminded that assisting residents with Medicaid eligibility determinations, Medicaid eligibility re-determinations, and MCO selection is allowed in most circumstances as medically-related social services.

Contact Policy, Rules, and Training by email at policyrulestraining@hhsc.state.tx.us with any questions.